Helping founders find community and connections
The SBi provides shared and unique services that individuals need to start, expand, and create quality businesses. Startups save time and money spent on day-to-day back-office activities (e.g. IT providers, maintenance issues, shipping logistics, etc.) as we cover some or all of these services. At the same time, the mentorship offered by the SBi provides an avenue for the startup’s management team to reduce the gap in their knowledge and/or experience so that they can make better business decisions. Personal contact with like-minded business professionals enhances the entrepreneur’s ability to grow their network with the potential to generate new ventures
Physical space and programming to support ideation, creation, and economic opportunities for Limestone County entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community members.
Learn more →Environment conducive to the success and growth of new and expanding businesses, to create regional employment opportunities, and to diversify the regional economy. Affordable office spaces, manufacturing bays, and docking area are available. The goal is to grow your company in a low-risk atmosphere toward “graduation” into a traditional business location.
Learn more →Southern Research’s abundance of resources paired with the navigability of Birmingham’s community creates an unparalleled ecosystem for life science companies to thrive.
Learn more →The Joel R. Anderson Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Studies is home to our 6,000 square foot student incubator and maker space called The Generator. The goal of The Generator is to assist students who desire to start a business or commercialize their innovations with resources and expertise.
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